New appointment to Netball NZ's coach force programme in Otago and Southland

Tessa Molloy of Dunedin has been appointed as the full time CoachForce Coach covering the Otago and Southland regions. She will begin her role on the 3rd of June 2008.

CoachForce is an initiative set up by Netball New Zealand, in conjunction with SPARC and funded by NZ Community Trust, to drive coaching programmes regionally in New Zealand and develop coaches from grass root level to elite level.

There are now four full time CoachForce staff including Tessa and they are managed by Leigh Gibbs, former Assistant Coach of the Silver Ferns.

Molloy has a degree in Human Movement studies and experience with high performance in triathlons, a sport in which she has excelled at both in New Zealand and internationally.

Leigh Gibbs, Netball New Zealand’s Coaching Development Manager believes that Molloy has what it takes to ensure the future development of Netball Coaching in the Southland and Otago Regions.

“We are excited to have someone of Tessa’s capability as she offers an energetic and enlightened approach with her human movement studies and triathlon experience,” Gibbs comments.

“We feel that Tessa’s skill set will complement CoachForce and she will be able to work with the strengths of the many experienced coaches already in the Otago and Southland Regions.

Molloy is thrilled to take up the role with the CoachForce programme.

“I am looking forward to working within a professional organisation and giving the coaches in Southland and Otago as much support and opportunities as I can to further develop participation and interest in netball,” she says.